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One-step catalytic upgrading of bio-based furfural to γ-valerolactone actuated by coordination organophosphate–Hf polymers

Jinyu Tan, Yixuan Liu, Mingrui Li, Hu Li, Song Yang

2021Sustainable Energy & Fuels20 citationsDOI

Abstract

A novel coordination organophosphate–Hf polymer with spherical porous structure, large surface area, and high Lewis/Brønsted acid density exhibits superior activity for one-pot cascade conversion of furfural to γ-valerolactone (81% yield).

Topics & Concepts

FurfuralCatalysisOrganophosphatePolymerOrganic chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceChemistryPetrochemicalEngineeringPesticideBiologyAgronomyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionChemical Synthesis and ReactionsNanomaterials for catalytic reactions